South Australian Current Regulations South Australian Current Regulations634—Minimum age to work in mine
The mine operator of a mine must take all reasonable steps to ensure
that—
(a) a
person under the age of 16 years is not engaged to carry out work in any open
cut workings or in an underground mine; and
(b) a
person under the age of 18 years is not engaged to carry out work in an
underground mine, unless the person is over the age of 16 years and is an
apprentice or trainee under direct supervision in relation to the work.
Maximum penalty:
(a) in
the case of an individual—$3 600;
(b) in
the case of a body corporate—$18 000.
Note—
General requirements for managing risks from airborne contaminants and
hazardous atmospheres are set out in Divisions 7 and 8 of Chapter 3 Part 2
(all workplaces, including mines), and Division 4 of this Part sets out
additional requirements relating to all underground mines (Subdivision 2).